Miami-based L. José Corena, managing director-Americas, will continue to oversee of sales and administrative matters in the region as MFS looks to fortify its Latin American sales effort.
Legg Mason builds on feeder fund biz in Brazil
August 15, 2017 by
The firm has listed a locally domiciled vehicle that feeds into an equities fund run by affiliate Rare Infrastructure, and another that invests in a global credit fund managed by Brandywine Global.
GIS, Northeast and Hencorp rebranded as Insigneo, a firm with USD 8 billion in client assets
August 14, 2017 by
Raul Henriquez is the CEO of Insigneo, the result of the integration of several companies: Global Investor Services, HB Asset Management, Alpha Capital, Hencorp Wealth Advisors, and the recently acquired Northeast Securities.
Senior Goldman exec to take reins of Julius Baer’s Latin operations
July 31, 2017 by
Beatriz Sanchez is slated to replace Gustavo Raitzin, who has led the Julius Baer's Latin America effort since 2005, overseeing the firm's expansion in Latin America and broadening the business along a network of currently eight locations.
BNY Mellon Latam head sees opportunities in Chile, Uruguay and potentially Mexico
July 31, 2017 by
Sasha Evers, who leads BNY Mellon IM's Latin business from Madrid, says the firm will maintain its current team size in Santiago, Chile, while pursuing a strategy of organic growth.
UBS Wealth Management: Anxiety abounds among baby boomers approaching retirement
July 31, 2017 by
UBS's Paula Polito said that baby boomers, instead of 'living to work,' need to start 'working on living,' i.e. figuring out how they will fill their time and find their purpose once they leave the workforce."
BTG Pactual to distribute funds of Fraga-led Gávea Investimentos
July 25, 2017 by
Ignacio Pedrosa, BTG Pactual's manager for third-party distribution, said Gávea had exceptional managers with a combination of political and business experience very difficult to find.
BTG Pactual adds Indian expert to third-party fund platform
July 6, 2017 by
BTG plans to distribute the UCITS funds to institutional clients across Latin America, according to Ignacio Pedrosa, head of third-party distribution at Pactual.
Third-party distributor Becon Investment adds Neuberger Berman to lineup
June 27, 2017 by
“We are looking forward to presenting the Neuberger Berman platform to our clients and are proud to represent and expand the firm’s presence in Latin America," said Becon's Fred Bates.
Amundi-Pioneer merger set to close on July 3
June 27, 2017 by
Amundi CEO, Yves Perrier, said: “The acquisition of Pioneer is a major step in the implementation of Amundi's strategy. It enables us to consolidate our position as European leader while enhancing the range of products and services offered to our clients."
